Dr Limmex Is Trying to Win FDA Approval for a New

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Multiple Choice

Dr. Limmex is trying to win FDA approval for a new drug to treat anxiety. Dr. Limmex claims that 14% of the people who took this new drug reported reduced anxiety; however, other researchers claim that 14% of patients who receive no treatment also report reductions in their anxiety levels. It appears that the patients who improved after taking Dr. Limmex's drug ​

• A)had a self-report bias.
• B)may have been experiencing placebo effects. ​
• C)were a non-representative sample. ​
• D)should have been placed in the control group, rather than the experimental group. ​

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Definitions:

Hypersecretion

The excessive production and release of hormones or other substances from a gland or organ.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal gland, involved in the regulation of metabolism and immune response.

Immune Response

The reaction of the body's immune system to foreign substances or pathogens, including the production of antibodies and other defense mechanisms.

Adrenal Medullary Hormones

Hormones secreted by the inner part of the adrenal glands, including adrenaline and noradrenaline, which play a role in the body's stress response.